VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door in West Palm Beach, FL | TruePane Windows & Doors

The VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door is a paired aluminum door system built for homeowners in West Palm Beach who want wide, symmetrical openings without the maintenance headaches that come with wood. Both panels swing, which means you get the full width of the opening when you need it: moving furniture, hosting a party that spills onto the patio, or just letting the ocean breeze move through the house on a January afternoon. TruePane Windows & Doors is an authorized installation partner for ViewLux, the manufacturer behind the VLX 100 series. That matters because the door is only as good as the crew setting it. We install these doors across West Palm Beach to AAMA standards, level and plumb and square, every time. Call (561) 264-1279 to talk about your opening.

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Product Overview - VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

The VLX 100 series is what we recommend when a homeowner in West Palm Beach wants a true French door look without wood rot, warping, or repainting every three years. Aluminum does not absorb humidity the way wood does, and in South Florida that is not a minor detail. The paired panels are engineered for symmetrical sightlines, meaning the meeting stiles line up cleanly in the center and the glass areas match panel for panel. It is a crisp, architectural look that reads intentional rather than builder-grade.

One of the first things people notice on a walkthrough is the flush threshold. There is no raised track to trip over, which makes the transition from living room to lanai feel continuous. That matters in West Palm Beach homes where indoor-outdoor flow is the whole point of the floor plan. The multi-point lock hardware engages at the top, bottom, and center of the active panel, so you get real security instead of a single latch point. We stock and install this series regularly for ranch homes in the South End, mid-century builds in Flamingo Park, and newer construction out toward Ibis and Bay Hill Estates. The VLX 100 fits all of them.

Buyers choose this series over lower-cost aluminum doors because of the engineering underneath the finish. The frame profile is extruded aluminum with a wall thickness of 0.098 inches, which gives the panel rigidity across wide spans. You can go up to 96 inches wide on the opening without the doors feeling flimsy. The profile width on the frame is 2.56 inches, a proportion that looks substantial from the street but does not eat into the glass area. TruePane Windows & Doors has installed the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door in West Palm Beach homes of every style, and the feedback is consistent: the door feels solid when it closes, and it closes the same way five years later.

Technical Specifications

Here is the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door in plain numbers. If you are comparing this series against another aluminum French door, these are the specifications that tell you what you are actually paying for.

• Frame material: Extruded aluminum, wall thickness 0.098 inches
• Frame profile width: 2.56 inches
• Maximum opening span: Up to 96 inches wide, paired panel configuration
• Glass options: Clear, Frosted, Obscure, Low-E, Tempered, Laminated
• Finish options: Premium Black, Pure White, Anodized Silver, Bronze, Champagne, Teak Wood
• Screen options: Retractable Screen or None
• Threshold: Flush, low-profile for smooth interior-to-exterior transition
• Hardware: Multi-point lock engaging at three points on the active panel
• Thermal performance: Thermal break technology, NFRC-rated
• Installation standard: AAMA 2400/2410 compliant, AAMA 812 foam sealant on all perimeter joints

These are the production options available through TruePane Windows & Doors for West Palm Beach projects. If you need something outside this range, call (561) 264-1279 and we will tell you honestly whether it is possible or whether another series makes more sense.

Performance Features

Aluminum gets a bad reputation in Florida for conducting heat, but the VLX 100 is not a 1980s builder-grade frame. The thermal break changes the math, and the installation standards we follow at TruePane Windows & Doors keep the door performing the way the engineering intended. Here is what each performance feature actually means for a home in West Palm Beach.

Thermal Efficiency - The VLX 100 frame includes a thermal break that separates the interior and exterior aluminum faces. That interruption stops heat from conducting straight through the metal and into your air-conditioned living room. Combined with Low-E glass, you get an NFRC-rated assembly that keeps cooling bills down during West Palm Beach summers. The door will not feel hot on the inside face, which is the detail you will notice in August.

Acoustic Performance - If you live in West Palm Beach near Dixie Highway, the train tracks, or a busy intersection like Okeechobee and Military, sound control is not a luxury. Laminated glass is available on this series, and it makes a measurable difference in how much street noise comes through the opening. We have installed the VLX 100 with laminated glass in homes off Australian Avenue where traffic hum used to dominate the living room. The reduction is real.

Airtightness & Weather Seal - A French door is only as airtight as its weatherstripping and its installation. The VLX 100 uses compression gaskets around the perimeter of each panel, and TruePane Windows & Doors seals every perimeter joint with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam during installation. That is the standard that prevents air leaks at the rough opening, which is exactly where budget installs fail in West Palm Beach homes.

Waterproofing - Driving rain hits West Palm Beach doors sideways during summer storms. The VLX 100 is engineered with internal weep channels that direct water out and away from the sill, and the flush threshold is designed so water does not pool at the base. Our installers flash and seal the rough opening per AAMA 2400/2410, then run a final water test before we call the job done. Mist prevention between the panes is handled by the sealed insulated glass unit itself.

Wind Resistance - West Palm Beach sits squarely in the high-velocity hurricane zone. The VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door is wind-load rated for local climate requirements, and the laminated glass option adds impact resistance for homes that need it. If your opening is on the windward side of the house or you are replacing doors after a storm, ask us about the laminated configuration. We will spec it honestly against Palm Beach County requirements.

Security & Hardware - The VLX 100 does not rely on a single deadbolt. The active panel carries multi-point hardware that throws bolts at the top, bottom, and center of the door when you turn the handle. That spreads force across the frame and makes prying the door open dramatically harder. For a door this wide, that hardware matters more than most buyers realize. It also keeps the panels aligned over time so the door never starts sagging or dragging at the meeting stile.

Color & Glass Options

The finish you choose for a French door changes the personality of the whole room, and West Palm Beach light is unforgiving to finishes that do not hold up. Here is how we talk through the options with our clients.

Pure White suits coastal and transitional homes, the crisp look you see on Palm Beach and in the neighborhoods around Antique Row. Premium Black is a statement finish that reads modern against white stucco or coral stone; it has become one of the most requested finishes in West Palm Beach in the last three years. Anodized Silver is the quiet, industrial choice that disappears into the architecture. Bronze warms up a room and pairs beautifully with wood floors. Champagne splits the difference between silver and gold, subtle enough for contemporary spaces. Teak Wood is a woodgrain finish that gives you the look of timber with an aluminum frame that will not swell, rot, or attract termites in Florida humidity.

On the glass side, Clear maximizes the view, which is usually the point when you buy a French door. Low-E is the energy-conscious default we recommend for every west-facing opening in West Palm Beach. Frosted and Obscure give you privacy without curtains, useful on doors facing a neighbor or a busy sidewalk. Tempered glass is safety-rated and required in certain locations by code. Laminated adds impact resistance and sound dampening, the choice for windward openings and noisy streets.

Screens: the VLX 100 accepts a retractable screen option, which disappears when you do not need it and rolls into place when you want air without bugs. Or run no screen at all for the cleanest sightline.

Installation by TruePane Windows & Doors in West Palm Beach

A great door installed poorly leaks, binds, and voids the manufacturer warranty. We say that bluntly because we see it often in West Palm Beach: homeowners buy quality products and let the lowest bidder put them in, then wonder why the door sticks in July. The VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door is only as good as the rough opening it is set into.

Our installation process starts with a pre-install inspection of the opening. We check the rough opening dimensions, the condition of the existing header, and the substrate the door will anchor to. If the opening is out of square, we say so before we start, and we build the correction into the plan rather than discovering it mid-install. The door gets set level, plumb, and square, which is the difference between a French door that swings smoothly for fifteen years and one that creeps out of alignment in six months.

Every perimeter joint is sealed with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, which fills gaps without bowing the frame. That seal is what keeps humid West Palm Beach air from sneaking around the door and condensing inside your wall cavity. The installation itself is done to AAMA 2400/2410 standards, the industry benchmark for window and door installation in Florida. We flash the opening, set the door, seal the perimeter, and run a water test before we finish the interior trim. Then we clean up, haul the old door, and walk you through the hardware adjustments.

Why does this matter to a buyer in West Palm Beach? Because the climate does not forgive shortcuts. Salt air, driving rain, summer humidity, and hurricane wind loads all work against a door that was not installed correctly. TruePane Windows & Doors has installed dozens of ViewLux products in this market, and we know what a Palm Beach County inspector will look for. We pull permits when required and the final product passes inspection. Your manufacturer warranty stays intact, because the door was installed by an authorized partner using the methods the manufacturer specifies.

Frequently Asked Questions - VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door

What is the lead time for the VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door?

Most VLX 100 orders arrive at our West Palm Beach shop within 3 to 6 weeks from the date we confirm measurements, finishes, and glass selections. Custom sizes or laminated impact glass can push the lead time to the longer end of that range. TruePane Windows & Doors locks in your production slot when the order is placed and keeps you updated on delivery dates so you can plan around the install. Call (561) 264-1279 and we will give you a current estimate based on your exact configuration.

Does the VLX 100 qualify for energy tax credits?

Doors with NFRC-rated thermal performance and Low-E glass may qualify for federal energy efficiency credits, but eligibility changes year to year and depends on the specific glass package you select. We recommend checking your configuration against the current federal guidelines at the time of purchase. TruePane Windows & Doors can provide the NFRC documentation you need if you decide to claim the credit. Call (561) 264-1279 and ask us about the current energy-rated options.

What warranty comes with the Double Swing / French Door?

The VLX 100 carries a manufacturer warranty from ViewLux on the frame, glass, and hardware, and the terms run with the product, not the installer. The critical condition is that the door must be installed by an authorized partner following the prescribed methods. TruePane Windows & Doors is that partner in West Palm Beach, and our installation work is covered under our own workmanship warranty as well. We provide all warranty documentation at project completion so you have it in writing. Call (561) 264-1279 if you want the specifics on what the warranty covers.

Can I customize the size?

Yes, within the structural limits of the series. The VLX 100 spans up to 96 inches wide as a paired assembly, and the height is cut to your rough opening during production. If you are replacing an older French door in a West Palm Beach home, we measure the actual opening, not what the original plans say, and we build the order to fit what we find on site. A door that fits the rough opening correctly is the first requirement for a door that seals correctly. Call (561) 264-1279 to schedule a measurement.

How do I maintain aluminum frames?

Aluminum frames on the VLX 100 need very little from you: wipe the frames and tracks with a damp cloth and mild soap twice a year, keep the weep holes clear of debris, and lubricate the hinge points and lock mechanism annually with a dry silicone spray. Avoid abrasive cleaners, which dull the finish. The flush threshold should be swept or vacuumed regularly so sand from the patio does not grind into the track. If you notice any stiffness in the swing after a few years, TruePane Windows & Doors can adjust the hinges and hardware during a service visit in West Palm Beach.

Get a Quote - VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door in West Palm Beach

The VLX 100 Double Swing / French Door is a serious upgrade, and the price depends on your opening size, glass package, and finish selection. The fastest way to get a real number is to have us out to measure. TruePane Windows & Doors offers free on-site measurements and written line-item quotes across West Palm Beach, so you will know exactly what you are paying for and why. Call (561) 264-1279 to start your project or book a measurement this week.

Written by the team at TruePane Windows & Doors, serving West Palm Beach, FL with premium door and window installation since day one.